Texas history

Did you know the name “Texas” started right here in East Texas? The Caddo word for “friends” became “Tejas,” which evolved into the name we proudly say today.

Texas is home to dozens of abandoned ghost towns. These ten once thrived with people, now they’re just memories reclaimed by nature.

In West Texas, the debate over stuffing versus dressing may spark some friendly banter, but it’s the warmth and hospitality that truly define our Thanksgiving spirit.

Halloween brings back memories of costumes and candy, but did you know the fear of poisoned treats is mostly a myth? Let’s unravel that tale together.

The Goatman’s Bridge isn’t just haunted—it’s haunted by the truth of what really happened there.

Ghost stories, eerie landmarks, and a little adrenaline — here’s your Texas weekend mapped out.

Buried under the weight of history, Oswald's grave has seen more drama than some Hollywood films. You won't believe what happened to his headstone.

Imagine a time when bats were seen as secret weapons in a strange military plan. Sounds like something from a sci-fi movie, right?

Got Texas history in a box? UNT’s Rescuing Texas History grant offers digitization services to save it

The "Money Well" in Nacogdoches County... could it hold Santa Anna's lost gold? We dig into this fascinating story!

Just east of Abilene lies a hiking trail that tells a story of nature reclaiming history, are you ready to tread where lions once roamed?

Texas once had a navy to fit for its independence. Discover the schooners that protected the Lone Star State, and its sea-worth legacy.